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Partaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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partaking

 

[ pɑːrˈteɪkɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

participation activity

Partaking means to take part or participate in something. It conveys the idea of sharing an experience or an event with others.

Synonyms

engaging, joining, participating

Examples of usage

  • She is partaking in the community event this weekend.
  • The students were excited about partaking in the field trip.
  • He loves partaking in various sports activities.
  • They are partaking in the festival to celebrate the local culture.

Translations

Translations of the word "partaking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 participação

🇮🇳 भाग लेना

🇩🇪 Teilnahme

🇮🇩 ikut serta

🇺🇦 участь

🇵🇱 uczestnictwo

🇯🇵 参加

🇫🇷 participation

🇪🇸 participación

🇹🇷 katılım

🇰🇷 참여

🇸🇦 مشاركة

🇨🇿 účast

🇸🇰 účasť

🇨🇳 参与

🇸🇮 udeležba

🇮🇸 þátttaka

🇰🇿 қатысу

🇬🇪 წარმოება

🇦🇿 iştirak

🇲🇽 participación

Etymology

The word 'partake' comes from Middle English 'partaken', which is a combination of 'part' and the Old English 'tacan', meaning to take. This term evolved in usage over time and incorporated the prefix 'part-' indicating involvement or participation in a communal activity or sharing of an experience. The notion of partaking has been integral in social contexts, reflecting the shared endeavors and interactions among individuals and groups throughout history. It has roots in various Germanic languages, including Old High German and Old Norse, emphasizing collective action and experience in human interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,421, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.